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THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

2009-2010

Student HandbookThunder Ridge High School

209 East Ash Kensington, KS 66951

(785) 476-2217

Superintendent/K-2 Principal, Jeff Yoxall9-12 Principal, Philip Riedel

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3-8 Principal, Beth NorrisTABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook......................................................................v

Class Schedule...................................................................................................................vi

School Calendar...............................................................................................................vii

Nondiscrimination..............................................................................................................1

Mission Statement..............................................................................................................1

Enrollment/Withdrawal from School..............................................................................2Pre-enrollment & Enrollment........................................................................................2Drop-Add Period............................................................................................................3Non-Resident Students...................................................................................................3Enrollment......................................................................................................................3Student Fees...................................................................................................................4Transferring Credit.........................................................................................................4Pre-College Curriculum.................................................................................................4NCAA Eligibility...........................................................................................................5Readmission...................................................................................................................5Withdrawal from School................................................................................................5FERPA...........................................................................................................................6Directory Information....................................................................................................6

Academics...........................................................................................................................7Grading/Grade Classification.........................................................................................7Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences.............................................................................7Valedictorian and Salutatorian.......................................................................................8Scholastic Letter.............................................................................................................8National Honor Society………………………………………………………………..8Graduation......................................................................................................................9Homework......................................................................................................................9Academic Dishonesty………………………………………………………………...10AIDS and Sexuality Curriculum Inspection................................................................10

Attendance........................................................................................................................10College Visitation........................................................................................................11Attendance/Truancy………………………………………………………………….12

Discipline...........................................................................................................................13Philosophy....................................................................................................................13Disciplinary Referral Process......................................................................................14In-School Suspension...................................................................................................15Out-of-School Suspension...........................................................................................15Weapons.......................................................................................................................17

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Disruptive and Dangerous Tactics...............................................................................17Attacks.........................................................................................................................18Fights............................................................................................................................18Threats..........................................................................................................................19Bullying........................................................................................................................21Sexual Harassment……………… …………………………….............................….24Language......................................................................................................................25Possession of Drugs/Alcohol.......................................................................................25Athletic/Activity Drug & Alcohol Policy....................................................................27Criminal & Delinquent Acts........................................................................................29Truancy........................................................................................................................32Multiple Violations......................................................................................................33Guilt by Association....................................................................................................33Bus Rules.....................................................................................................................34Discipline Flow-Chart..................................................................................................35Dress Code...................................................................................................................38

Activities............................................................................................................................40Athletics.......................................................................................................................40Clubs and Organizations..............................................................................................40Eligibility.....................................................................................................................40KSHSAA Regulations….......................................................................................… .41High School Dances.....................................................................................................42Meals Policy…………………… ……………………………………………...…….42Overnight Stay Policy..................................................................................................42

Health and Safety.............................................................................................................43Medications, Administering.........................................................................................43Immunizations..............................................................................................................45Student Illness..............................................................................................................45Physicals......................................................................................................................45Weather Emergencies..................................................................................................45Drills............................................................................................................................45

General Information........................................................................................................48Gifts..............................................................................................................................48Student Insurance.........................................................................................................48Property........................................................................................................................49Posters..........................................................................................................................49Recognition Programs..................................................................................................49Scheduling....................................................................................................................49Telephone Calls...........................................................................................................50Use of Personal Vehicle...............................................................................................50Visitors.........................................................................................................................50

School Property................................................................................................................50Building Opening and Closing Time...........................................................................50Appropriate Use of Equipment and Supplies...............................................................50Computer Use..............................................................................................................51

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Lockers.........................................................................................................................53Textboks.......................................................................................................................53

Student Services...............................................................................................................53Counselor.....................................................................................................................53Library..........................................................................................................................53Food Service................................................................................................................53Class Responsibilities…………………. …………………………………………….54

Appendices........................................................................................................................55Sample Notice: Board of Regents Qualified Admission Pre-College Curriculum......ASample Consent to Participate in Field Trip or Other Activity.....................................BSample Accident Report Form......................................................................................CSample Permission for Medication...............................................................................DSample Parent Agreement (Computer Use)..................................................................ESample Student Agreement (Computer Use)................................................................F

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Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook

I, { }, do hereby acknowledge receipt of the student handbook

for 2008-2009. I have read, and I understand the contents. Further, I understand:

This handbook contains the yearly required notification on the following issues: Nondiscrimination Family Educational Right to Privacy Act Directory Information Drug Free Schools and Communities Policy Inoculations Availability of Asbestos Plan

As a condition of enrollment, I am required to abide by all regulations contained in this handbook as well as other policies established by the board of education.

If I choose not to abide by the regulations contained in this handbook, any other policy established by the board of education, or any reasonable request by school authorities, disciplinary action may be imposed, up to and including expulsion from school.

Date:______________ Signature of Student:_____________________________

Date:______________ Signature of Parent: _____________________________

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THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE 2009-10

Teacher 1st Hour 2nd Hour 3rd Hour 4th Hour 5th Hour 6th Hour 7th Hour 8th Hour 8:15-9:10 9:13-10:03 10:06-1056 10:59-11:49 12:20-1:10 1:13-2:03 2:06-2:56 2:59-3:30

Boden SSC SSC Civics Curr Events SSC SSC W History SSC

107 Library Library Library

Glynn IA I IA I/II Drafting IA III PLAN IA II Ind ProjectsStudent Enrichment

Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop

Schirmer Comp. Ap. Acct. I/II Bus. law Comp Ap I/II Tech Exp. Acc I/II Plan Assess Prep

104 104 104 104 104 104 Lab

Gronewoller

Biology PLAN App Science Chemistry Biology Physics Bio II/ A/PStudent Enrichment

108 108 108 108 108 108 108

Hardacre Eng 12 (A) Eng 12 (B) For. / Drama Library Library Library Library Library

Library Library Library

HeddingIn-House Comm. English 10 Speech English 10 English 11

English 9 (A) Plan

Student Enrichment

105J 105J 105J 105J 105J 105J 105J

Bogart Res. Room Res. Room Res. Room Res. Room Res. Room Res. Room Res. Room

Student EnrichmentRes. Room

Pakkebier Strgth/CondPE / Health 9 K PE / 1 PE 2 PE / Travel MS MS MS MS

108 or 109

Panter Econ Am HistoryStrgth / Cond Plan Am Gov

W Geography Am Gov

Student Enrichment

107 107Weight Room 107 107 107 107 107

Reneberg HS Band K/1 Music HS Choir2 Music / Travel MS MS MS MS

Band Room Band Room Band Room Band Room

Sukraw Algebra I Plan Geometry Algebra II Algebra I Alg II Col Alg/TrigStudent Enrichment

105 105 105 105 105 105 105

Walters Cons Math PlanConsumer Math Calculus

Pre-Algebra Statistics

Earth/Sp Sci (A)

Student Enrichment

104J 104J 104J 104J 104J 104J 104J 104J

Warner HS Dir Rd.Res. Mngmnt Paln Nut. & Well. FACS I Life Mgmt. Adult Living

Student Enrichment

FACS Rm ITV A FACS Room FACS Rm FACS Rm FACS Rm FACS Rm FACS Rm

WhelchelAg Mechanics Ag Ed II CAD Proj PLAN Ag Ed I Ag Ed III Ag Ed IV

Student Enrichment

Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop

ITV ALeadership(D)

Res. Mngmnt

Psych/Soc (D)

Psych/Soc (D) Art Apprec

Pub Sp/IPC(D)

Adv. Science

Room A Room A Room A Room A Room A Room A Room A

ITV B Spanish I Spanish II Eng Comp I/II(D)

Room B Room B Room B Room B Room B Room B Room B

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USD #110 THUNDER RIDGE SCHOOLS2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR

4 Student Enrollment11 Teacher Workday12 Teacher In-service13 Teacher In-service14 Teacher Workday15 School Starts – Half Day

AUGUST ‘08S M T W Th F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 911 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

SEPTEMBER ‘08S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30

1 NO SCHOOL–Labor Day15 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice

17 End of 1st 9 Weeks (45 days)24 Teacher In-service

OCTOBER ‘08S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER ‘08S M T W Th F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930

10 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice25 Dismiss @ 12:15p for Break25-28 Thanksgiving Break

15 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice19 Dismiss for Break @ 12:15 End of 2nd 9 Weeks ( days) (Semester days)19-31 Christmas Break

DECEMBER ‘08S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

JANUARY ‘09S M T W Th F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

5 School Resumes 9 Grade Cards Handed Out19 NO SCHOOL–Martin Luther King Day26 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice

23 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice

FEBRUARY ‘09S M T W Th F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28

MARCH ‘09S M T W Th F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

6 End of 3rd 9 Weeks ( days) 9 Teacher In-service 14 Grade Cards Handed Out16-20 Spring Break

10 NO SCHOOL – Good Friday 13 Dismiss @ 2:30 - Inservice

APRIL ‘09S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

MAY ‘09S M T W Th F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

8 Last Day for Seniors16 Senior Graduation 5 pm19 JH Promotion 7 pm20 Last Day-Dismiss 12:15 pm21 Teacher In-service/Checkout

188 TEACHER CONTRACT DAYS SCHEDULED (Includes 2 for P/T Conf)

178 STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAYS (+6 Inservice, +2 P/T Conf)

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Nondiscrimination

Discrimination against any student on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion in the admission or access to, or treatment in the district’s programs and activities is prohibited. Superintendent Jeff Yoxall has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any student who believes he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint with the building principal or the compliance coordinator.

Any student complaint of discrimination shall be resolved under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure.

Mission Statement

We will seek through cooperation and unity to create a district where the welfare of the students is the primary objective. In order to accomplish this we will involve the school board, administrators, high qualified professional staff, students and representatives of all communities. We believe that with open communication and mutual respect the district will be one that provides an outstanding education in a safe and challenging environment. We will never cease in our pursuit of excellence.

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Enrollment/Withdrawal from School

All resident students shall be admitted to attend school in the district unless they have been expelled.

A resident student is any child who has attained the age of eligibility for school attendance and lives with a parent or a person acting as a parent who is a resident of the district.

All students enrolling in the district for the first time shall provide required proof of identity. Students enrolling in kindergarten or first grade shall provide a certified copy of their birth certificate or other documentation, which the board determines to be satisfactory. Students enrolling in grades 2-12 shall provide a certified transcript or similar pupil records.

The enrollment documentation shall include a student’s permanent record card with a student’s legal name as it appears on the birth certificate, or as changed by a court order and the name, address, telephone number of the lawful custodian. The records shall also provide the identity of the student as evidenced by a birth certificate, copy of a court order placing the student in the custody of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, a certified transcript of the student, a baptismal certificate or other documentation the board considers satisfactory.

Pre-Enrollment and Enrollment

All students will pre-enroll in April for the next year. A list of available classes will be given to each student along with a checklist of graduation requirements. From this, each student will make a list of seven (7) classes he/she would like to take. The principal, counselor, and all teachers are available to talk with each student about the content of the classes and the requirements of each. Changes may have to be made to the schedule after pre-enrollment due to the ITV course schedule or the change in faculty.

Each student shall discuss with his/her parents the class schedule, and the filled out enrollment form must contain the signature of the student and the parent. Students will also be given information pertaining to Graduation Requirements, Regent’s Requirements, and NCAA Requirements.

Drop-Add Period

Once enrolled in a class, the class may be dropped only after a form is signed by a parent, the principal, the counselor, and the student. Dropping a class may be done only until the end of the first three days of classes. All classes will be for the full year unless otherwise listed.

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Non-Resident Students

The district is not required to admit non-resident students.

Non-resident students are those who do not meet the definition of a resident student. Non-resident students may be admitted only to the extent staff, facilities, equipment and supplies are available.

A non-resident student who has been suspended or expelled from another district will not be admitted to the district unless approved by the board.

Enrollment

Each year during enrollment, parents and students must fill out a pupil information form including the following information:

name(s), phone number(s) and address of the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s); name of individual(s) to contact in case of emergency; name of the student’s physician; and description of any medical conditions of which the staff needs to be aware.

This information is kept on file and made part of the student’s record.

Please notify the school secretary within seven days if any of the following change:

numbers for home or parents’ work; mailing or street address; or emergency contacts.

The superintendent shall assign students to the appropriate building. Any student desiring to attend a school outside the attendance area in which the student resides may do so only with the prior written permission of the superintendent.

Assignment to a particular grade level or particular classes shall be determined by the building principal based on the educational abilities of the student. If the parents disagree, the principal’s decision may be appealed to the superintendent. If the parents are still dissatisfied with the assignment, they may appeal in writing to the board. At the high school level, students enrolled will be classified by the following; freshmen-completed eighth grade, sophomores-shall have successfully completed a minimum of 5 credits, juniors-shall have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits and seniors-shall have successfully completed a minimum of 17 credits.

Junior and Senior students may be able to take classes for dual credit (high school and college). A student must meet specific requirements established by the Board of Regents in order to take dual credit. A student needs to check with the counselor before enrolling in a dual credit course. The district may enter into an agreement with the college for the purpose of allowing these students to receive dual credit.

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Student Fees

Students may be assessed fees for the following (not an inclusive list):Each student grades 9-12 will be assessed an Activity Fee of $10. This will cover the costs of all athletic events, musicals, and assemblies. materials for class projects; membership dues in student clubs; voluntarily purchased pictures, publications, class rings, graduation announcements,

etc.; voluntarily purchased student accident insurance; musical instrument rental and supplies; personal apparel, used in extracurricular activities, that become the property of the

student; and activity trip fees.

Each teacher will provide information pertaining to school supplies on the first day of class.In the high school, full faith and credit shall be given to units earned in other accredited schools, unless the principal determines there is valid reason for not doing so.

Transfers from Non-Accredited Schools

Students transferring from non-accredited schools will be placed by the principal. Initial placement will be made by the principal after consultation with parents or guardians and guidance personnel. Final placement shall be made by the principal based on the student’s documented past educational experiences and performance on tests administered to determine grade level placement.

Pre-College Curriculum

Under Kansas law, a graduate of an accredited Kansas high school is entitled to admission to a State Board of Regents’ Institution if the student has completed the pre-college curriculum prescribed by the State Board of Regents with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Take notice that the pre-college curriculum consists of: four units of English; three units of mathematics; three units of social studies; three units of natural science; and one unit in the field of computer technology.

Also, take notice that this district for graduation from high school requires a total of {23} units of credit. Consult with a school counselor to determine specific graduation requirements.

*The law also specifies that a graduate is eligible for admission if he or she has a

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composite ACT score of not less than 21 points or ranks in the top 1/3 of his or her high school class upon completion of seven or eight semesters of study. See Appendix A for a sample notification form.

NCAA Initial Eligibility

Students who are considering an athletic career in a NCAA college or university need to be aware of the initial-eligibility rules. The NCAA has a list of high school courses that are approved NCAA core courses. If any student is considering athletic participation at the NCAA level, he/she needs to get a copy of this information from the guidance counselor.

It shall be the responsibility of the principal of the appropriate school to determine whether a student has transferred or withdrawn from school. Any student who is absent from school for more than 5 consecutive days shall be presumed to have transferred or withdrawn, unless the principal may determine by investigation that such is not the case.

Any student that drops out of school or is expelled from school loses all rights and privileges afforded students of Thunder Ridge Schools. Fees and dues collected will be returned on a pro-rated basis only if the student or his/her parents or guardian asks for their return.

Readmission

All applicants for readmission to the school shall be submitted to the appropriate building principal in writing. If the student who is applying for readmission has been previously expelled from the school, the principal shall attempt to establish communication with the parents or guardian and to counsel with both parents and student concerning his/her readmission. If the student who is applying for readmission has previously withdrawn, either formally or otherwise, the principal by appropriate counseling shall assist the student in planning his/her schedule, in obtaining the necessary books and supplies and in re-establishing himself as an active participant in the program of the school.

Procedure for student withdraw from school:

1. The student must pick up a checkout sheet from the office.2. Each teacher must sign out the student from the assigned class.3. All school materials must be returned.4. All bills must be paid.5. Checkout sheet must be returned to the office with appropriate signatures.

All student records shall be treated as confidential and primarily for local school use unless otherwise stipulated.

FERPA

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Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) parents of students and eligible students (those who are 18 or older) are afforded various rights with regard to educational records that are kept and maintained by the school. In accordance with FERPA, you are required to be notified of those rights which include:

The right to review and inspect all of your educational records except those which are specifically exempted.

The right to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in your educational records to other persons with certain limited exceptions. Disclosure of information from your educational records to other persons will occur only if:

we have your prior written consent for disclosure; the information is considered directory information and you have not objected

to the release of such information disclosure without consent is permitted by law.

The right to request your educational records be amended if you believe the records are misleading, inaccurate, or otherwise in violation of your rights. This right includes the right to request a hearing at which you may present evidence to show why the record should be changed if your request for an amendment to your records is denied in the first instance.

The right to file a complaint with the Family Policy and Regulations Office at the U.S. Department of Education if you believe USD 110 has failed to comply with FERPA’s requirements. The address of this office is 400 Maryland Ave. SW, MES, Room 4074, Washington, D.C. 20202.

Directory Information

For purposes of FERPA, USD 110 has designated certain information contained in educational records as directory information which may be disclosed for any purpose without your consent.

Directory information categories may include the following: the student’s name, address, telephone number, picture, parent or guardian, date and place of birth; major field of study; weight, height, participation in and eligibility for officially recognized activities and sports; dates of attendance or grade placement; honors and awards received; and the most recent educational agency or school attended by the student.

You have a right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the above information as directory information. If you refuse, you must file written notification to this effect with USD 110 at the Thunder Ridge High School before September 1. If refusal is not filed, USD 110 assumes there is no objection to the release of the directory information designated.

School pictures are normally taken within the first 2-3 weeks of school at the grade school building. Students are under no obligation to purchase pictures, but they are available for purchase. Students are required to take student pictures even if not purchasing for the school yearbook.

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Academics

The school has developed grade level/course objectives for all subject areas. The course objectives are posted in each classroom and are aligned grades K-12.

The district educational testing program shall consist of multiple assessments. These assessments shall include, as a minimum, individual teacher subject matter tests, district group achievement tests, and any state required tests.

Students may be promoted when they have demonstrated mastery of the board-approved learning objectives.

The final decision to promote or retain a student shall rest with the principal after receiving information from parents/guardians, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.

Grading Scale

98 – 100 = A92 – 97 = A90 – 91 = A-88 – 89 = B82 – 87 = B80 – 81 = B-78 – 79 = C72 – 77 = C70 – 71 = C-68 – 69 = D62 – 67 = D60 – 61 = D-59 and Below F

Periodic reports either written, by telephone or individual conference with the parent(s) may be made to parents during the interim between formal reports being issued. Staff shall contact parents of students who are failing to master the learning objectives or whose grades have shown a decrease since the last formal reporting period.

Formal reports shall be made to students and parents following the end of each established grading period (every 9 week period).

Report cards will be either sent home or handed to students at the end of each 9-weeks.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents and students are encouraged to request a conference with teachers at any time convenient to all parties.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences will be held as soon as possible after the first 9-

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week grading period

To be listed on the nine weeks, semester, or yearly honor roll a student must meet the following criteria for the grading period.

1. The student must have a grade point average of 3.4 or better on a 4.0 scale.2. The student must have no grades lower than a C-. Any grade lower than C- will

automatically disqualify the student from being on the honor roll, regardless of what other grades are earned.

3. The student must be enrolled in seven classes at the high school level. Any fewer number will exempt the student from being considered for the honor roll.

4. Students with incompletes will not be listed on the honor roll.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

A 12 point grading system is used to determine the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the senior class. The Valedictorian is the person with the highest grade point average in the class and the Salutatorian is the student with the second highest grade point average in the class.

Scholastic Letter

The purpose of the Scholastic Letter is to give recognition to those students who demonstrate academic excellence. Those students who maintain a 3.4 point average throughout the school year will be awarded a “T” Scholastic Letter and medal. The following criteria must be met to be eligible for this award: 1. A student must be enrolled in at least four academic subjects; this excludes band and

vocal. 2. The student must maintain a grade point average of 3.4 on the Scholastic Letter

Honor Roll. 3. Any grade of D or F in any subject makes the student ineligible.

Awards for participation in interscholastic activities shall be limited to those approved by the KSHSAA.

National Honor Society

Membership may be open to qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Thunder Ridge faculty council decided to choose juniors and seniors (5 semester average).

The academic requirement set by the National Council is based on a student’s cumulative grade point average. The minimum grade point average allowable is 85 %, B, 3.0 (on a 4.0) scale, or the equivalent standard of excellence. The Thunder Ridge faculty council raised the minimum required cumulative grade average to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Membership should never be based on grades alone, although the faculty council may consider scholarship the most important of the four criteria.

Students are evaluated on leadership, service, and character. The guidelines are set forth

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by the Handbook of the National Honor Society.

Graduation Requirements

USD 110 requires a total of 23 units of credit for graduation from high school.

4 units of English3 units of social studies (one American Government, American History, and one elective)3 units of math3 units of science (one of Biology and two electives)1 unit of physical education (may include ½ unit of health)1 unit of computer technology1 unit of fine arts(includes Art/Band/Chorus/Forensics & Drama/Industrial Arts/Agriculture Education/In-House Communications/Technology Exploration and Family and Consumer Science Classes)7 units – electives___________________________________23 units minimum for graduation

Graduation Exercises

Students who have completed the requirements for graduation may be allowed to participate in graduation exercises unless participation is denied for appropriate reasons. Graduation exercises shall be under the control and direction of the building principal.

Homework

Students are expected to complete homework and turn it in on time. Teachers may assign a zero if the student fails to turn the assignment on time. We feel it is extremely important that students take the responsibility to make sure assignments are completed on time.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up assignments from teachers following an excused or unexcused absence.

For each day of absence, a student has one day to make up the work. For example, if a student is gone three days in a row, the student has three days to make up the work upon returning to school.

If a student knows that he or she will be gone prior to their absence, they are to get the assignment from their teacher and have it turned in prior to leaving unless other arrangements are made with the instructor. If the student knows that he/she is going to be gone prior to absence and does not take the initiative to obtain his/her assignments ahead of time, the teacher may give the student a zero.

Academic Dishonesty

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Academic dishonesty–as in cheating or plagiarism–is not acceptable. Cheating includes copying another student’s work–such as homework, class work, or test answers–as one’s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author.

A student that engages in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to the loss of credit for the work in question, as well other disciplinary measures.

Human Sexuality and AIDS Curriculum

The human sexuality and AIDS curriculum is available for inspection from the high school office upon request.A parent or guardian (or student eighteen years of age or older) may use the district opt-out provision to remove the student from some portion or all of human sexuality and AIDS classes included in the district’s required curriculum.

To receive information on the opt-out provision, contact the principal’s office.

Attendance

Kansas law requires students to attend school until the age of 18. Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds may be exempt from the compulsory attendance requirement if: they have attained a diploma or GED; or they are enrolled in an approved alternative education program, recognized by the

local board of education; or a court orders exemption; or the parent or person acting as parent consents in writing to their child being exempt

from the requirement and the child and parent attend a final counseling session conducted by the school to sign a disclaimer.

The law requires the disclaimer to include the following information: the academic skills the child has not yet achieved; the difference in future earning power between a high school graduate and a high

school dropout; and a list of educational alternatives available to the child.

Students age 16 or 17 who are not exempt shall be reported as truant. See “Attendance/Truancy,” below.

Any student not in school, unless on a school trip will be counted absent. Exception: Students attending school sponsored activities without parents consent during the regular school hours as spectators will be considered unexcused. Students taken from school by their parents to attend school sponsored activities as spectators are excused.

College VisitationsSeniors will be allowed to make two visitations to colleges, universities, vocational and

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trade schools, to explore post-high school educational opportunities.

To be considered an excused absence, the seniors: 1) must arrange the visitations through the school counselor by a minimum of two days in advance; 2) must provide the school counselor with a written parental permission in advance of the visitation; 3) must return with a signed verification from a college official. If these 4 criteria are not met, the student will receive a zero for work assigned for that day.

College visitations do not qualify for the two-day makeup provision. Seniors will be expected to be prepared with assignments upon their return to school.

The principal must personally approve of visitations over the limit of two or visits with unusual circumstances.

Attendance/Truancy Procedures

School attendance is of utmost importance. Employers, colleges, universities, vocational schools, and the armed services are interested in the attendance records of students. It has been proven that absenteeism is the leading factor resulting in student failure and the increase in dropout rates. School attendance is the responsibility of the student and the parent/guardian. Recognizing that students, at times, do not have the maturity to realize the importance of regular attendance, the responsibility ultimately falls o the shoulders of the parent/guardian. Because the faculty, staff, administration, and school board of USD 110 places such importance on attendance, the following rules regarding attendance have been adopted.

1. If a student is absent the parent/guardian must contact the school between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. If the office does not receive confirmation of the absence by phone or written notification the absence will be unexcused.

2. Any illness or hospitalization of 4 days or longer will require a note from the doctor verifying the reason and length of the absence.

3. Students who know in advance that they are going to be absent are required to advise the office one day in advance of the absence and make arrangements for make-up work with their teachers before they leave. Any work assigned must be completed upon returning to school or no credit will be given.

4. In the event of an unforeseen absence, it is the student’s responsibility upon returning to school to meet with each teacher to get missed assignments and to make arrangements to complete make-up work. Make-up work must be turned in within a reasonable time limit to be determined by the teacher.

5. A student who is absent on the day of an extracurricular event must return to the beginning of fourth period (11:00 a.m.) or that student will not be permitted to participate in that event, unless the Principal grants approval.

6. A student may not leave the building during the school day unless parent contact

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is completed and permission is granted by school officials. All students who leave during the day must sign out at the office.

*The administration realizes it is difficult to schedule medical and dental appointments, but we request that parents make every effort to schedule appointments so their child misses as little school time as possible.

“Cont. of Attendance/ Truancy Procedures

Acceptable Reasons for Excused Absences

1. Sickness – personal or immediate family in need of assistance.2. Death in family or intimate friend.3. Medical or dental appointment (if possible, schedule appointments after school

hours)4. Emergency situations5. School sponsored events6. Justifiable requests by parents (must be approved in advance by Principal)

Excessive Absenteeism

One unexcused absence: The student will serve one day in in-school suspension and write the Discipline and Attendance/Truancy Policy. The policy must be written by 3:30 p.m. on the day of ISS.

Two unexcused absences: The student will serve two days in in-school suspension and write the Discipline and Attendance/Truancy Policy two times. A conference with the parents will also occur prior to the student being allowed back into class after the suspension. The policy must be written by 3:30 p.m. of the second day of ISS.

Three or more unexcused absences: The student will serve 3-5 days in-school suspension and write the Discipline and Attendance/Truancy Policy three to five times. The truancy officer will be notified. The student will also serve after-school suspension from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. The handbook policy must be written by 3:30 p.m. of the last day of ISS.

Many teachers give participation grades as part of a course. When students are absent excessively, a negative impact will result on the student’s grade. Students missing excessive days of school are much more likely to be at risk of failure.Truancy

The Board of Education does not condone truancy for any reason and encourages all students to attend school on a regular and systematic basis. The superintendent of schools shall include in his annual report any information relative to truancy, which he feels, should be called to the attention of the Board and to the community. The superintendent shall attempt to enlist the support and cooperation of the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services in dealing with the problems created by truancy.The superintendent of schools is authorized to report truancies to the administrative judge of the Kansas SRS for referral.

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Discipline

PHILOSOPHY : The word “discipline” is derived from the word “disciple” which means, “to teach.” The purpose of these discipline and attendance policies is to ensure a safe, child-centered learning environment, which is free of disruption. These policies involve parents, community members, and school personnel in the process, and hold students accountable for their behavior. The goal of the Thunder Ridge School District is to develop those traits known as the Six Pillars of Character counts: Caring, Respect, Fairness, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, and Responsibility.

The effective education of our students requires a school environment in which students feel safe and secure. The Board of Education is committed to maintain an environment conducive to learning in which students are safe from violence, threats, name-calling, intimidation, and unlawful harassment. This policy shall include circumstances related to racial harassment and racial discrimination and how each are related to student to student, student to school personnel, and school personnel to student incidents.

A POLICY ADDRESSING THE PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AND NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING IS BEING FINALIZED AND SHALL BE FORTH COMING.

DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL PROCESS:

1. It is acknowledged that all staff members share in the responsibility for enforcing the discipline policies and creating an environment conducive to learning. All referrals shall be made in writing. 2. The principal and/or his/her designee shall conduct and document a confidential investigation to determine whether or not to proceed with charging the referred student with a violation of policy. 3. In investigating a referral, the administrator or designee shall interview witnesses as appropriate and necessary. 4. In processing disciplinary referrals, the administrator or designee shall utilize, as appropriate, Character Counts-focused counseling with students. 5. All disciplinary policy consequences described below accumulate throughout the school year unless otherwise specified. Parents will be contacted regarding each offense. 6. Any/all unlawful items shall be confiscated and be turned over to a law enforcement agency as soon as possible. 7. When a student has been placed on a district contract, by the Hearing Authority, the following should occur: The student will return to school with a copy of the district contract and a re-entry check-off form, which will require a Principal/Assistant Principal signature and a referral to the Student Assistance Team for clearance.

If a student has been long-term suspended by the Hearing Authority, or if a student violates his/her district contract, resulting in long term suspension, the following should occur: Upon returning from long term suspension, the student will be required to obtain a re-entry Check in form, sign by the Principal/Assistant Principal, who will refer the student to the Student Assistance Team prior to clearance. Parents will be contacted regarding each offense.

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SUSPENSION PROCEDURES

When a principal (or designee) determines that a student be suspended, the following procedures will be followed:

1. A meeting will be held prior to the suspension of any student. At this meeting the student will be entitled to:

A. A written or oral statement of the charges;B. If the student denies the charges, a summary of the evidence against

the student will be presented.C. The student will be provided an opportunity to explain his/her

conduct.2. The meeting shall precede suspension of the student except where the

nature of the misconduct requires immediate removal. In such situations, the meeting will follow the suspension as soon as reasonably possible following the date of suspension.

3. Following the suspension, the parents or guardians of suspended students will be notified in writing. The notification will include the dates of the suspension, description of the student’s misconduct, and the action taken by the principal.

EXPULSION PROCEDURES

When a principal (or designee) recommends to the superintendent (or designee) that a student be expelled from school, the following procedures will be followed:

1. The superintendent (or designee) may conduct an expulsion meeting, or may appoint one of the following persons to conduct the expulsion meeting:

a. Legal counselb. A member of the administrative staff who did not expel the student and

was not involved in the events giving rise to the expulsion.

2. An expulsion will not take place until the student and the student’s parents are given notice of their right to appear at an expulsion meeting conducted by the superintendent or the person designated above. Failure by a student or a student’s parent to appear at this meeting will be deemed a waiver of rights administratively to contest the expulsion or to appeal it to the school board.

3. The notice of the right of an expulsion meeting will be in writing, delivered by certified mail or by personal delivery, and contain the reasons for the expulsion and the date, time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

4. At the expulsion meeting, the principal (or designee), will present evidence to support the charges against the student. The student or parent will have the opportunity to answer the charges against the student, and to present evidence to support the student’s position.

5. If an expulsion meeting is held, the person conducting the expulsion meeting will make a written summary of the evidence heard at the meeting, take any action found to be appropriate, and give notice of the action taken to the student and the student’s parent.

The student or parent has the right to appeal the decision of the person conducting the expulsion meeting to the school board within 10 days of the receipt of notice of the

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action taken. The student or parent appeal to the school board must be in writing. If an appeal is properly made, the board must consider the appeal unless the board votes not to hear the appeal. If the board hears the appeal, it will consider the written summary of the expulsion meeting and the arguments of the school administration and the student and/or the student’s parent(s). The board will then take any action deemed appropriate.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONIn-School Suspension is used primarily for disciplinary situations. In-School Suspension

involves removing a student from the mainstream of school activity and assigning him/her to a strictly supervised and restricted classroom.

The student assigned to In-School Suspension will be allowed to complete work (assignments, tests, etc.) for credit. The student cannot receive credit for participation in class lectures and discussion, or lab situations that are missed due to the ISS assignment. Teachers may send tests or other assignments to students to be completed during their ISS time, but they are not obligated to do so.

Students assigned a full day In-School Suspension will be required to copy pages from the student handbook during the morning prior to starting on their homework.

Students assigned to one period of ISS: Teachers may send students to ISS room upon notification of the office for the class period, if warranted. The ISS supervisor will keep a log of students sent directly from one classroom for a one period suspension. Students assigned to ISS for one period must copy from the student handbook throughout the period.

The suspended student must report to the ISS room at 8:10 a.m. Suspended students must bring a sack lunch or purchase a meal while on ISS. The lunchroom will have available a table assigned to ISS students. The students will be escorted to and from the lunchroom by the lunch duty teacher. Students in ISS are always responsible for completing assignments for classes missed. When a student is suspended for the day (this does not include one-hour removal from class), that student is not permitted to participate in extra-curricular practices (athletics, musical, etc.) or competitions until the beginning of the following day.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION GUIDELINES1. No sleeping will be allowed during In-School Suspension.2. No food or drink allowed.3. No talking.4. No disruptive behavior.5. No magazines.6. Students refusing to follow the guidelines of ISS will be suspended Out-of-School for

1-10 days and must make up the ISS assignment upon returning.7. Students placed in ISS cannot attend school athletic activities including practices and games

or any other extra-curricular activity until the beginning of the following day.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSONOut-Of-School Suspension is for disciplinary purposes. Out-Of-School Suspension involves removing a student from the school premises for a specified number of days. Out-Of-School Suspension is used for more severe disciplinary issues and for repeated offenses. Students placed in Out-Of-School Suspension are not allowed on school grounds during the suspension and are not allowed to be involved in any school activities during the suspension. Students on Out-Of-School Suspension will not receive credit for work missed during the suspension.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING SCHOOL POLICY

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*ALL DISCIPLINE POLICIES APPLY TO BEHAVIOR THAT OCCURS WHILE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, IN A SCHOOL BUS/VEHICLE, OR AT A SCHOOL ACTIVITY, BUS STOP, ATHLETIC OR SOCIAL EVENT.

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IF THIS HAPPENSWEAPONS IN SCHOOL POLICY (School Year) The Board of Education recognizes that the presence of weapons in school not only creates unacceptable risks of injury or death, but also creates a climate that undermines the educational purposes of the schools. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Board of Education to forbid the possession, custody, or use of weapons by students or unauthorized personnel in or around school property.

This policy is enacted to implement the requirements of the Federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1995, 33 U.S.C. § 3351 (a) (1) and it is the intention of the Board that it be interpreted to conform to provisions of the referenced laws.

Definitions:

Weapon: For purposes of this policy, a “weapon” is any firearm, knife, explosive, or other object, even if manufactured for a nonviolent purpose, that has a potentially violent use, or any “look-a-like” object that resembles an object that has a potentially violent use, if under the surrounding circumstances, the purpose of keeping or carrying the object is for use, or threat of use, as a weapon.

Firearm: For the purposes of this policy, and for purposes of compliance with Federal Gun Free Schools Act, a “firearm” is defined as any weapon, including a starter gun, which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; and firearm muffler or firearm silencer, or any destructive device.

Prohibitions: It is the policy of the Board that no student shall bring a weapon into a school zone, nor carry or keep any weapon in a school zone or while attending or participating in any school activity, including during transportation to or from such activity.

Enforcement: This policy shall be enforced according to the Board’s Student Search and Seizure Policy. Disciplinary actions pursuant to this policy shall follow the procedures prescribed by the State Board of Education Regulation NO. 81-3, as amended and the policies of the district.

Penalties for Violations: Any student found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline, including long-term suspension.

a. In compliance with the Federal Gun Free Schools Act, any student found to be in violation of this policy due to possession of a firearm, as defined in this policy, shall at a minimum, be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year (186 school days), provided, that the Superintendent or the Board of Education may modify such penalty in appropriate cases in their discretion. b. This policy shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

1. In accordance with the provision of 20 U.S.C. § 1415e(3) (B) of the IDEA, a child with a disability who is determined to have brought a weapon to a school under the jurisdiction to the School Board may be placed in an interim alternative educational setting as specified by the IEP team.

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2. If the parent or guardian requests a due process hearing, the child shall remain in the alternative educational setting during the tenure of such proceeding, unless the parents and school officials agree otherwise.

THEN THIS HAPPENSSecondary Schools

Any offense: Parental notification and notification to the appropriate law enforcement authorities and then refer the student to the Hearing Authority with a recommendation of long-term suspension for one (1) calendar year (186 school days).

IF THIS HAPPENSPOSSESSION OF WEAPONS OTHER THAN FIREARMS: (School Year)

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parental notification and notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and then

refer the student to the Hearing Authority with a recommendation of long-term suspension for the remainder of the current semester with the option of extending the long-term suspension for one (1) calendar year (186 school days).

IF THIS HAPPENS THREAT OR ATTACK WITH A WEAPON (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel/Other Persons)

A threat with a weapon or an attack with a weapon with the obvious intent to harm school personnel, another student, or other persons attending a school function or on school property. A weapon is defined as any instrument such as a knife, gun, ice pick, razor, or any substance used with the intent of inflicting bodily harm.

Weapons are not to be in student possession while attending school, at a school activity, or on a school bus or other means of district transportation. Possession of a weapon will be dealt with under “Weapons in School Policy”.

IF THIS HAPPENS THREAT TO USE A WEAPON (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel/Other Persons)

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parental notification and notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency and then

refer the student to the Hearing Authority with a recommendation of long-term suspension for one (1) calendar year (186 school days).

IF THIS HAPPENS DISRUPTIVE AND DANGEROUS TACTICS (School Year)

Offenses that are considered dangerous or disruptive. Arson, playing with fire, calling in a bomb threat, possession or explosion of fireworks an explosives, riot, walk-outs, strikes, setting off fire alarms, discharging fire extinguishers are included in this section. Also, other acts that are equally as disruptive or dangerous might be charged as an offense in this policy, such as students obstructing school personnel from responding to a dangerous or potentially dangerous situation.

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THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parental notification and notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and then

refer the student to the Hearing Authority who will have the prerogative of long-term suspension for remainder of the current semester with the option of extending the long-term suspension through the succeeding semester and/or district behavior contract, depending on the nature of the offense.

IF THIS HAPPENS SEXUAL ATTACK (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel)

The act of abusing the personal rights of another by the imposition of sexual acts. Various forms of touching may be interpreted as assault.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parents of both students and the appropriate law enforcement agency shall be notified. The

student responsible for the assault shall be referred to the Hearing Authority and suspended from school until the hearing is held. The Hearing Authority may expel the student for up to one (1) calendar year (186 school days) or place the student on a behavior contract. The student responsible for the assault must begin counseling with a mental health agency prior to returning to school.

IF THIS HAPPENS PHYSICAL ATTACK (School Year) (Student to School Personnel)

An actual attack on school personnel, or other persons on school property or at a school activity. This may include any form of intentionally forceful, harmful, hurtful, or clearly offensive physical contact administered upon or directed to the body of another, including, but not limited to:

a. Striking, kicking, squeezing, pushing, or pinching any part of the body, or forcefully grabbing the body or attempting to do any of the foregoing; or b. Restraining or restricting physical movement through physical contact, or attempting to do either.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parental notification and notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency, and then

refer the student to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the parents and student present with recommendation to expel for up to one (1) year (186 school days). The student shall be suspended for a minimum of five (5) days or until the hearing, whichever is longer.

IF THIS HAPPENS PHYSICAL ATTACK (School Year) (Student to Student)

The act of inflicting bodily injury of a serious nature to another student. This would include using part of your person, including, but not limited to the following: fist, head, elbow, foot, knee, or teeth.

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Secondary Schools (7-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency, and a

minimum of five (5) days suspension with a mandatory parent conference for re-entry. If in the opinion of the principal, the severity of the injury sustained is of a violent or serious nature, then, the principal/designee would have the option of referring the student to the Hearing Authority to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for up to one (1) year (186 school days). If the student is referred to the Hearing Authority, the student will be suspended for a minimum of five (5) days or until the hearing, whichever is longer. Outside counseling is required.

2nd Offense: Parental notification and notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency, and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide and opportunity for a hearing with parents and student present to discuss recommendation for district behavior contract and/or the possibility of long-term suspension for up to one (1) year (186 school days). The student will be suspended until the hearing.

IF THIS HAPPENSAGGRESSIVE CONFRONTATION (School Year) (Student to Student)

The act of verbally or physically confronting another student in a disruptive manner. Shall include, but not be limited to, the acts of intentionally pushing, shoving, bumping, running into, tripping, or grabbing another student however no punches are thrown.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: After careful investigation to ascertain the extenuating circumstances and individual guilt,

proceed with parental notification and up to three (3) days suspension with a mandatory parent conference for re-entry. Mediation and counseling required.

2nd Offense: After careful investigation to ascertain the extenuating circumstances and individual guilt, proceed with parental notification and then up to five (5) days suspension with mandatory parental conference for re-entry. Mediation and counseling required.

3rd Offense: Parental notification and then refer to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with parents and student present with recommendation for long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester and/or district behavior contract.

4th Offense: Parental notification and recommend long-term suspension to the Hearing Authority for the remainder of the school year.

IF THIS HAPPENS THREAT ( School Year) (Student to School Personnel)

Threatening physical harm, harassment or intimidation toward school personnel either by spoken or written word or by gesture or expression.

Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification, referral for counseling, and a three (3) day suspension with mandatory

parental conference. Notification of appropriate law enforcement agency and, referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with parents and student to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester and/or district behavior contract.

2nd Offense: Parental notification, notification of appropriate law enforcement agency, and recommendation of long-term suspension to the Hearing Authority of the remainder of the school year.

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IF THIS HAPPENS THREAT (School Year) (Student to Student)

Threatening physical harm, harassment or intimidation toward another student or a guest of the school either by spoken or written word or by gesture or expression. Signing to intimidate another student or students

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference, and either one (1) day in or out of

school suspension or a chosen alternative form of discipline. 2nd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference, refer for counseling, and either a

three (3) in or out of school suspension or a chosen alternative form of discipline.

3rd Offense: Parental notification and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with parents and student present to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension and/or district behavior contract at this hearing.

4th Offense: Parental notification and recommendation of long-term suspension to Hearing Authority for the remainder of the school year.

IF THIS HAPPENS HAZING/INTIMIDATION (School Year) (Student to Student)

Any willful act done by a student, whether individually or in concert with other, to another student(s) for the purpose of subjecting such student(s) to humiliation, intimidation, physical abuse or threats of abuse, social or other ostracism, shame, or disgrace.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency, and a

minimum of five (5) days suspension with a mandatory parent conference for re-entry. If in the opinion of the principal, the severity of the injury sustained is of a violent or serious nature, then, the principal/designee would have the option of referring the student to the Hearing Authority to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for up to one (1) year (186 school days). If the student is referred to the Hearing Authority, the student will be suspended for a minimum of five (5) days or until the hearing, whichever is longer. Outside counseling is required.

2nd Offense: Parental notification and notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency, and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide and opportunity for a hearing with parents and student present to discuss recommendation for district behavior contract and/or the possibility of long-term suspension for up to one (1) year (186 school days). The student will be suspended until the hearing.

BULLYING

A. The Thunder Ridge School District has developed a plan to prevent bullying. Bullying is dangerous and disrespectful behavior that will not be permitted or tolerated.

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Bullying may involve a range of misconduct that, based on the severity, will warrant a measured response of corrective action and/or discipline. Behaviors that do not rise to the level of bullying, as defined below, still may be subject to intervention and/or discipline under another section of the discipline plan or a discipline policy. Some bullying behaviors may require a report to local law enforcement.

B. Bullying means any intentional gesture or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows of or should know will have the effect of:

1. Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally;2. Damaging a student’s or staff member’s property;3. Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student

or staff member; or4. Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the

student’s or staff member’s property; or

Any form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by the board of education of the school district in policies concerning bullying adopted pursuant to this section or subsection of K.S.A. 72-8205, and amendments thereto.

“School vehicle” means any school bus, school van, other school vehicle and private vehicle used to transport students or staff members to and from school or any school-sponsored activity or event.

C. The following bullying policy was adopted by the USD 110 Board of Education at the regular meeting held on July 14, 2008.

JDDC Bullying (See GAAB, JCE, JGEC, JGECA, JDD and EBC)

The board of education prohibits bullying in any form on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event.

The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement.

D. Each building in the Thunder Ridge School District will develop a character development program, as a way to encourage anti-bullying behavior, that meets the following requirements:

1. A “Character development program” means a program which is secular in nature and which stresses positive character qualities.

2. “Character qualities” means positive character qualities which include, but is not limited to, honesty, responsibility, attentiveness, patience, kindness,

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respect, self-control, tolerance, cooperation, initiative, patriotism and citizenship.

E. The district will provide bullying training for all staff members each year. All school employees must either attend the provided training session live or watch the official film provided by the district in lieu of attendance, with written proof in the form of signing in at the beginning of the live session, or signing the film in and out. Staff supervision by administrators will include attention to employee efforts to implement the anti-bullying and character education plans required by the board policy.

F. Each building will gather bullying data and report the results to the Board of Education at the end of each school year. The data will be gathered from the following sources:

1. Bullying Discipline Referrals2. School Climate Surveys

G. Students may report any bullying incident to any adult employee of the Thunder Ridge School District. Once they have received a report from a student, it is the responsibility of the employee to promptly contact the principal of the building and inform him/her of the complaint. A letterbox will be placed in a location accessible to all students in each building, so students who feel unable to talk to staff will have a point of contact. Once a report has been made, it is the responsibility of the building principal or his/her designee to investigate the incident, and act according to the policies or the Thunder Ridge School District.

H. Each building shall establish a bullying committee that is responsible for coordinating the school’s bullying prevention program. The committee shall include the building principal, one counselor, at least one teacher, a parent, and at least one student.

CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technology or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyberharassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyberharassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying.

The methods used are limited only by the child’s imagination and access to technology. And the cyberbully one moment may become the victim the next. The kids often change roles, going from victim to bully and back again.

Cyberbullying is usually not a one time communication, unless it involves a death threat or credible threat of serious bodily harm. Kids usually know it when they see it, while parents may be more worried about the lewd language used by the kids than the hurtful effect of rude and embarrassing posts.

Cyberbullying may arise to the level of a misdemeanor cyberharassment charge, or if the child is young enough may result in the charge of juvenile delinquency. Most of the time the cyberbullying does not go that far, although parents often try and pursue criminal charges. It typically can result in a child losing their ISP or IM accounts as a terms of

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service violation. And in some cases, if hacking or password and identity theft is involved, can be a serious criminal matter under state and federal law.

IF THIS HAPPENS SEXUAL HARASSMENT (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel)

Behavior (including gestures) or words (oral or written) that are directed at a student or school personnel because of his/her sex that are uninvited, unwanted, or unwelcome which would cause the person of that sex to feel uncomfortable or offended or when the conduct by its nature is clearly unwelcome or inappropriate. A student who has initially welcomed conduct of a sexual nature by active participation must give specific notice to the alleged harasser that such conduct is no longer welcomed in order for such subsequent conduct to be deemed unwelcome. Examples include, but are not limited to:

a. Comments about body parts or rating a person’s body. b. Spreading of sexual rumors, stories or jokes. c. Using sexual orientation as an insult. d. Staring or pointing at a person’s body parts. e. Making obscene gestures. f. Displaying of sexual materials. g. Verbal sexual advances including subtle pressure for sexual activity. h. Repeated or persistent unwelcome requests for dates, meeting, or other social interactions.

NOTE: If sexual touch occurs, the Sexual Attack policy can be enforced.

THEN THIS HAPPENSSecondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parents of both students shall be notified. The student responsible for the harassment will be

referred for counseling and receive up to a three (3) day suspension with a mandatory conference for re-entry. At principal’s discretion notification of appropriate law enforcement agency if the circumstances warrant such.

2nd Offense: Parents of both students shall be notified. The student responsible for the harassment will be referred for counseling and receive up to a five (5) day suspension with a mandatory conference for re-entry. The principal would have the option of referring the student to the Hearing Authority with recommendation for long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. At principal’s discretion, notification of appropriate law enforcement agency if the circumstances warrant such.

3rd Offense: Parents of both students shall be notified. Notification of appropriate law enforcement agency and the student responsible for the offense shall be referred to the Hearing Authority for possible long-term suspension for the remainder of the school year.

IF THIS HAPPENS INDECENT EXPOSURE (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel )

The act of exposing one’s private parts, including buttocks, in public.

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Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and conference, mandatory counseling, and three (3) days suspension

with a mandatory parent conference prior to re-entry. 2nd Offense: Parental notification and conference, and then referral to the Hearing Authority with a

recommendation for a behavior contract and/or long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester.

3rd Offense: Parent notification and then recommend long-term suspension to the Hearing Authority for the remainder of the year.

IF THIS HAPPENS ABUSIVE LANGUAGE/GESTURE (School Year) (Student to School Personnel)

The usage of improper language or the usage of insulting language/gesture or the use of profanity directed toward school personnel.

FALSE REPORT (School Year) (Student to School Personnel) A student who makes a false report of child abuse or neglect against another person in bad faith or with malicious purpose.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification referral for counseling, and a three (3) day suspension with mandatory

parental conference. At principal discretion appropriate law enforcement agency may be notified.

2nd Offense: Parental notification with mandatory parental conference, notification of appropriate law enforcement agency. Referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with parents and student to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester and/or district behavior contract.

3rdOffense: Parental notification, notification of appropriate law enforcement agency, and recommendation of long-term suspension to the Hearing Authority for the remainder of the school year.

IF THIS HAPPENS DRUNKENNESS/DISORIENTATION (School Year)

Student using abnormal speech or exhibiting abnormal behavior resulting from the usage of drugs and/or the consumption of intoxicating (alcoholic) beverages or inhalants

IF THIS HAPPENS POSSESSION OF DRUGS/ALCOHOL/COUNTERFEIT DRUGS/ANY SUBSTANCE WITH INTOXICATING OR ADDICTIVE EFFECT (School Year)

The possession of marijuana, hallucinogenic drugs, other abuse prone drugs, counterfeit drugs, any substance with an intoxicating effect, or the possession of intoxicating (alcoholic) beverages. This also includes possession of paraphernalia that has been used to ingest drugs.

Definition of Possession: a. On a student’s person while at school, school activity, or while being transported to and from an activity in a school bus or school vehicle. b. In a student’s assigned or unassigned locker. c. In a student’s car or friend’s car while on school property. d. Knowingly concealed on school property by a student. e. On a student’s person while under sports/activity season 24 hour policy.

Definition of Counterfeit Drugs:

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a. Any substance designed to look like an illegal or abuse-prone drug. b. Any substance represented as an illegal or abuse-prone drug.

Definition of a Substance with intoxicating/addictive effect: a. A substance such as permanent markers, hair spray, vanilla, liquid paper, gasoline, or caffeine pills used to produce an intoxicating effect. b. Drugs prescribed by the student’s physician that are being taken according to the directions of the prescription are exempt under this policy.

NOTE: SUCH PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS ARE TO BE KEPT IN THE HEALTH OFFICE AND TAKEN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

IF THIS HAPPENS USAGE OF ALCOHOL/DRUGS/COUNTERFEIT DRUGS/ANY SUBSTANCE WITH AN INTOXICATING/ADDICTING EFFECT (School Year)

The usage of marijuana, hallucinogenic drugs, other abuse prone drugs, counterfeit drugs, any substance with an intoxicating or addictive effect, or having consumed intoxicating (alcoholic) beverages. Definition of Usage

a. Using prior to attending school, then attending school. b. Using prior to attending a school activity, then attending the school activity. c. Using while at school. d. Using while being transported in a school bus/vehicle to and from school or to and from an activity, which the school is sponsoring or in which the school is taking part. e. Using while under sports/activity season 24 hour policy.

The following provisions apply when a student violates any or all of the substance abuse definitions.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12)

1st Offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference, notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and referral to the Hearing Authority for an long-term suspension hearing. Student will be suspended a minimum of five (5) days or until the scheduled hearing. At the hearing with the Hearing Authority, if the student is found to be in violation of this policy, and is allowed to remain in school, a contract shall be agreed to by the student, parent(s), and school district that provides for the following:

a. The punishment up to and including short-term suspension.b. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than two weeks.c. An evaluation from an acceptable drug and alcohol program.

2nd Offense: A second time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions;a. A punishment up to and including long-term suspension up to one (1) year (186 school school days).b. Suspension from all school activities for a period of not less than a month.c. A student placed on long-term suspension under this policy may be readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

3rd Offense: A third of subsequent violation of this policy, shall be subject to the following sanctions:

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a. A punishment up to and including expulsion from school.b. Suspension from participation and attendance at all school activities for the

year.c. A student who is expelled from school under the terms of this policy may be

readmitted during the term of the expulsion only if the student maintains regular attendance at an approved drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation program.

If a student is expelled, either at the hearing or as a result of violating the contract, then the student shall enroll in and complete a drug-counseling program prior to returning to a West Smith County School. Students, who have not completed the program prior to their next allowable enrollment date, may be allowed to enroll providing they are showing good faith by working towards the completion of a counseling program. However, if a student does not complete the program or drops from their counseling program, then the student will be disenrolled until a time when the counseling program is completed.

IF THIS HAPPENS SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS/ALCOHOL/COUNTERFEIT DRUGS/ SUBSTANCE WITH INTOXICATING/ADDICTIVE EFFECT (School Year)

Sale or distribution of marijuana, hallucinogenic drugs, other abuse prone drugs, and/or intoxicating (alcoholic) beverages to other students or persons while on school property or a school activity. Definition of Sale or Distribution

a. The act of selling drugs or alcoholic beverages for money or compensation. b. The act of distributing drugs or alcoholic beverages without gaining compensation. c. The act of distributing drugs or alcoholic beverages while under sports/activity season 24 hour policy.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) Any offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference, notification to the appropriate law

enforcement agency and then refer the student to the Hearing Authority with a recommendation of long-term suspension for one (1) calendar year (186 days). The student will be suspended until the hearing.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY (K-12). (Usage/Possession/Sale or Distribution)

PHILOSOPHY: Athletics and Activities are an integral part of the educational process providing students with opportunity to further develop their unique capabilities, interests and needs beyond the classroom environment. Participation in these programs is a PRIVILEGE offered to and earned by students. Because participants are representatives of their school and community, their conduct is expected to exemplify high standards at all times.

The following applies when students, who are members of a district’s athletic or activity programs, are in violation of the usage, possession, sale, or distribution of the district’s drug and alcohol policies. This policy applies to participants during each sports/activity season and requires twenty-four (24) hour compliance, on and off campus.

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NOTE: “Confirmed Offense” is defined as an eyewitness report by a school district employee, information substantiated by a police report, a statement of self-incrimination or other credible evidence.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) 1st Offense: Parent-participant-coach-sponsor-administrator conference.

a. Students involved in an athletic/activity program will forfeit their privilege of participation in competition for two activities. The athlete will continue to practice during the suspension.b. “On Campus” violations or infractions occurring “to, from or at” extracurricular events will result in notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency or juvenile authorities and then a referral of the students to the Hearing Authority. Appropriate discipline recommendations will be made consistent with substance abuse policies. c. Students will be required to abide with district drug and alcohol counseling program requirements.

2nd Offense: Parent-participant-coach-sponsor-administrator conference. a. Students involved in an athletic/activity program will forfeit their privilege of participation in all extracurricular programs for a period of four events. Students will also forfeit their eligibility for all relevant awards, honors, or letters.b. “On Campus” violations or infractions occurring “to, from or at” extracurricular will result in notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency or juvenile authorities and then a referral of the student to the Hearing Authority. Appropriate discipline recommendations will be made consistent with substance abuse policies.

3rd Offense: Student is suspended from participation in athletic/extra-curricular activities for the remainder of year.

LARCENY, BURGLARY, AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO SCHOOL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY

a. Larceny consists of stealing of anything of value, which belongs, to the school, school personnel, or other individuals on school property or at a school function. b. Burglary consists of unauthorized entry of any vehicle water-craft aircraft, dwelling, or other structure, movable or immovable, which belongs to the school, school personnel, or other individuals while on school property or at a school function with the intent to commit any felony or theft therein. c. Criminal damage to school or personal property consists of intentionally damaging any real or personal property of the school or school personnel without the consent of the school or personnel. d. Any pupil who commits larceny, burglary, or criminal damage to school or private property shall be liable to the school or owner for full restitution of the property or for payment to the school or individual owner for an amount equal to the fair market value of the property, less any salvage value. In the event such a pupil shows financial inability to restore to the school or individual owner the fair market value less salvage (if any), an installment payment plan shall be established.

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If such a pupil is found by the Board to: 1. be financially able to restore the value or 2. be financially able to meet a reasonable installment plan to restore the value and fails or refuses to do so, the student may be subjected to long-term suspension until such time as compliance begins.

e. Any pupil who commits burglary, larceny, or criminal damage to school or personal property may also be found to have engaged in misbehavior or other specific offenses under these policies may be invoked. This procedure may include referral to a Human Services Agency or the District Attorney if the act is judged criminal and/or delinquent.

The school administrator will refer the student to the District Hearing Authority to decide whether the student will be allowed to remain in school or be placed on suspension for a period of time comparable with other acts of similar nature.

CRIMINAL AND DELINQUENT ACTS

Certain acts may be determined criminal and delinquent and forwarded to the attention of the juvenile court system, the district attorney, or other human service department. This action is at the discretion of the administrative authority (unless covered specifically by board policy) and may be carried out in addition to sanctions imposed within the school system.

These acts include but are not limited to: a. Willful interference with the educational process of any public school by committing, threatening to commit, or inciting others to commit any act which would disrupt, impair, interfere with or obstruct the lawful mission, processes, or procedures of a public school;

b. Arson; c. Assault and/or battery; d. Property; e. Criminal libel; f. Criminal trespass; g. Unlawful assembly or disturbing lawful assembly; h. Extortion; i. Larceny, robbery, or burglary; j. Illegal sale, possession, or use of;

a. alcoholic beverages; b. firearms or other deadly weapons including explosives or flammable fluids;

k. Sale, possession, or use of, without prescription, a drug or controlled Substance; l. Use of solvent for intoxication; m. Use of a telephone to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy, or offend.

If a criminal and delinquent act is committed by a student and this act is not identified in a specific policy, the school administrator will refer the student to the District Hearing Authority to decide whether the student will be allowed to remain in school or be placed on suspension for a period of time comparable with other acts of similar nature.

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IF THIS HAPPENS THIEVERY (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel)

Taking something without permission from another student, teacher, school building, or school premises and/or knowingly being in possession of stolen property, goods or contraband.

EXTORTION (School Year) (Student to Student/School Personnel)

The illegal taking of money or property by using threat or using force.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and either

three (3) day in or out of school suspension with a mandatory parent conference for re-entry. If the charge is Extortion, referral to Hearing Authority who will provide opportunity for a hearing with the parent and student to discuss possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of semester. The Hearing Authority will have the prerogative of long-term suspension and/or district behavior contract. The student will be suspended until the hearing.

2nd Offense: Parental notification with mandatory parental conference for re-entry, notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and five (5) day in or out of school suspension with a mandatory parent conference for re-entry. Referral to Hearing Authority (principal’s discretion).

3rd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference for re-entry, notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency and then refer student to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the parent and student present to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension and/or district behavior contract at this hearing. The student will be suspended until the hearing.

SECONDARY STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR THIEVERY WILL BEGIN AT STEP THREE IF THEY RETURN DURING THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR.

IF THIS HAPPENS FORGERY (School Year)

The act of falsifying a person’s name, or altering of any school document and/or fraudulent use of school documents, such as passes, etc.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary School (9-12) 1st Offense: Parent notification and conference, and either a one (1) day in or out of school, OR a chosen

alternative form of discipline. 2nd Offense: Parental notification and conference, and either a three (3) day in or out of school

suspension with mandatory parent conference for re-entry OR a chosen alternative form of discipline.

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3rd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference and referral to the Student Assistance Team and/or counseling (mandatory if not previously referred) for consideration of intervention options, and five (5) days in or out of school suspension, or a chosen alternative form of discipline. Additional consequences may include placement in an alternative setting and/or a local behavior contract.

4th Offense: Parental notification and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the parents and student present to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension at this hearing. The student will be suspended until the hearing.

SECONDARY STUDENTS HAVING BEEN EXPELLED FOR FORGERY WILL BEGIN AT STEP THREE IF THEY RETURN DURING THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR

IF THIS HAPPENS MISBEHAVIOR (School Year)

Behavior which creates a willful and significant interference with the educational process. Misbehavior may include repetitive disruptions for which the classroom teacher has exhausted classroom consequences, including parent notification. The misbehavior may occur on school property, school bus/vehicle, at a bus stop, or at an activity, athletic or social event. The principal or his/her designee will use their discretion in the processing of student referrals. Misbehaviors include, but are not restricted to the following definitions:

1. The use of profane language or gestures, which are disruptive, but not directed at school personnel. 2. The willful refusal to identify one’s self upon request from school personnel. 3. The failure to disperse or leave any school facility or school event after being requested to do so by authorized school personnel. 4. The refusal to follow a reasonable direction issued by authorized school personnel. 5. The theft of minor items such as school supplies. 6. The wearing of clothing which is disruptive to the educational process or in poor taste. 7. Signing or tagging to establish territory on school property.

a. Making particular hand gestures to signal affiliation or action.

At the time of parental notification, parental input will be solicited as to the consequences of the misbehavior.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Principal-student conference and parental notification. Referral for counseling and/or to the

Student Assistance Team for review. If the principal or his/her designee feel the student behavior warrants a parent conference, then the student may be suspended until a conference can be arranged.

2nd Offense: Parental notification and parent conference and then either one (1) day in or out of school suspension OR a chosen alternative form of discipline.

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3rd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference, referral for counseling and/or to the Student Assistance Team for review, and then either three (3) day in or out of school suspension OR a chosen alternative form of discipline.

4th Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference and referral to the Student Assistance Team (mandatory if not previously referred) for consideration of Intervention options, and then five (5) days in or out of school suspension, or a chosen alternative form of discipline. Additional consequences may include placement in an alternative setting and/or a local behavior contract.

5th Offense: Parental notification and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the parent and student present to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension and/or district behavior contract at this hearing. The student will be suspended until the hearing.

STUDENTS HAVING BEEN EXPELLED FOR MISBEHAVIORS WILL BEGIN AT STEP FOUR IF THEY RETURN DURING THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR.

IF THIS HAPPENS TRUANCY (School Year) A student found to be truant is absent from class or school without the prior knowledge and consent of the

parent or guardian. The office must receive written or verbal verification within 24 hours of the absence. Students charged with Truancy will not receive credit for class work missed due to the absence. Any work missed will be counted as a zero (0) for grading purposes.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Elementary and Secondary Schools (K-12) 1st Offense: Parental notification and parent conference and then either one (1) day in-school suspension

OR a chosen alternative form of discipline. 2nd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference, referral for counseling and/or to the

Student Assistance Team for review, and then either three (3) day in-school suspension OR a chosen alternative form of discipline.

3rd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory parental conference and referral to the appropriate Social Services and/or law enforcement agency and the Student Assistant Team (mandatory if not previously referred) for consideration of intervention options, and then five (5) days in-school suspension, or a chosen alternative form of discipline. Additional consequences may include placement in an alternative setting and/or a local behavior contract.

4th Offense: Parental notification and referral to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the parent and student present to discuss the possibility of long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension and/or district behavior contract at this hearing. The student will be suspended until the hearing.

STUDENTS HAVING BEEN EXPELLED FOR TRUANCIES WILL BEGIN AT STEP THREE IF THEY RETURN DURING THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR.

IF THIS HAPPENS TARDINESS (Grading period)

An interruption of the educational process caused by arriving in the classroom after normal starting time.

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Tardiness—General tardy policies are to be worked out at the building level. If a child is tardy, steps should be taken to correct the problem. In the absence of a School Board-approved building-level policy, the policies described below will be applied. Individual schools are to involve parents in developing procedures to inhibit tardiness. Such procedures will be published in the student handbook and/or published in the school newspaper that is sent home to parents. Individual school tardy policies cannot result in long-term suspension.

THEN THIS HAPPENS Secondary Schools (9-12) Each school will develop a tardy policy to be approved by the Board.

IF THIS HAPPENS TOBACCO POLICY (School Year) (Student)

The usage of tobacco products; smoking, chewing or dipping or possession of tobacco products on one’s person while at school, on school property, school bus/vehicle, or at a school activity.

Secondary Schools (9-12) 1st Offense: Principal-student conference and parent notification and appropriate consequences

appropriate to the behavior. The student may also be referred for counseling. 2nd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference and either one (1) day in-school suspension

or a chosen alternative form of discipline. 3rd Offense: Parental notification and mandatory conference and either three (3) days in-school

suspension or a chosen alternative form of discipline. 4th Offense: (and Subsequent) Parental notification and conference, and either five (5) days in-school

suspension, three to five (3-5) days out of school suspension, or a chosen alternative. Additional consequences may include placement in an alternative setting and/or a local behavior contract.

NOTE: In cases of on-going, persistent offenses, the local behavior contract may stipulate that a student may be referred to the Hearing Authority who will provide an opportunity for a hearing with the student and parent to recommend behavior contract and/or long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester.

Violations of the Tobacco Policy will be included under the Multiple Violations provisions. Students who are expelled for violation of the tobacco policy and return during the same school year will begin at step #3 of this policy.

MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS It is possible under these policies to be referred to the administration for misbehavior on several occasions in the various classifications without reaching the level of recommended long-term suspension. In order to discourage such a practice, students in elementary schools who are referred to the administration for disciplinary action eight (8) times during a semester will be considered for long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester. Students attending mid or high schools who are referred to the administration For disciplinary action four (4)

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times during a semester or six (6) times during a school year, will be recommended to the Hearing Authority for long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester/year. The Hearing Authority would have the prerogative of long-term suspension at this hearing. If the student is allowed to remain in school and subsequent offenses occur, a recommendation for long-term suspension will be made by the administration. Absentee offenses will not be included in long-term suspension cases involving multiple misbehaviors. In long-term suspension cases involving multiple misbehaviors, the misbehaviors can be counted in any combination of two or more categories.

GUILT BY ASSOCIATION The concept of guilt by association is recognized in these policies. In a situation where a student is in the company of another student who is guilty of misbehavior but the same guilt or innocence cannot be established, then the parent/guardian will be notified of the incident. No other school disciplinary action will follow.

BUS RULES

School bus drivers are to have control of all children conveyed between the homes of the children and the school, and return. The driver shall keep order, maintain discipline among students while in the bus or along the route, treat all student in a civil manner, see that no pupils are imposed upon or mistreated while in his/her charge, and use every care of the safety of students under the driver’s charge. School bus drivers shall assure that all pupil passengers observe the following regulations:

1. Each pupil shall be seated immediately upon entering the bus. The driver may assign seats.

2. Pupils are not to stand or move from place to place during the trip.3. Indecent conduct, loud, boisterous language will not be permitted.4. Passengers are not to behave in any manner, which fringes upon the rights of any

other passenger. Keep your hands to yourself.5. Windows and doors are to be opened or closed only with the permission of the bus

driver.6. No pupil is to enter of leave the bus until it has come to a complete stop, and the

driver opens the door.7. Each student is to be waiting at his/her loading station when the bus arrives.8. Before riding a bus other than the assigned bus, students are to have a written note

from their parent or guardian stating their destination and should obtain a bus pass from the office. Students are to identify themselves to the driver.

9. ABSOLUTELY NO TOBACCO, DRINKS, ALCOHOL, OR ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BUS.

10. Students are not to throw objects of any kind on the school bus or out the windows.11. Students will not be permitted to bring such items as skateboards, radios, tape or CD

players, MP3 Players, or boom boxes on the bus. The bus driver will have the authority to deny transportation to a student with such articles in his/her possession.

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Should a student bring these items on a bus, the driver nor school bear any responsibility if it is lost, stolen or damaged.

12. The privilege of riding the school bus may be denied to any student who does not conduct himself (or herself) in a safe and orderly fashion. School bus drivers and administration will determine what is safe and orderly.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONSWhen a student violates one of the rules listed above disciplinary action may be taken. This action will generally occur in a sequential fashion, however, depending upon the nature of the behavior, action may be taken of a more serious fashion. When receiving a written bus discipline referral, the bus discipline form must be signed by the parent and returned to the bus driver before returning to ride the bus.

1st Offense: A written warning is given to the student. The warning removes the student from bus privileges until the form is returned signed by the parent. This form should be given to the bus driver before entering the bus the next day.

2nd Offense: The student will be removed from the bus for one day and/or placed in ISS for one day.

3rd Offense: The student will lose bus-riding privileges for a period of 5 school days.

4th Offense: The student will lose bus-riding privileges for a period of 10 school days.

5th Offense: The student will lose bus-riding privileges for a period of 20 school days.

6th Offense: Bus privileges suspended for the rest of the year.

DISCIPLINE FLOW-CHART GUIDELINESOFFENSE 1ST OFFENSE 2ND OFFENSE 3RD OFFENSE 4TH OFFENSE

Weapons in School/Possession/Threat or Attack or to Use

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Recommended Expulsion

Disruptive and Dangerous Tactics

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Recommended Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

Sexual Attack Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

Physical Attack/ Student to Staff

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Recommend Expulsion/Minimum 5 Day OSS until Suspension/Expulsion Hearing

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Physical Attack/Student to Student

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Minimum 5 Day OSS up to Long-term Suspension

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Referral to Hearing Officer/ Possible Long-term Suspension/ Minimum 5 day OSS

Aggressive Confrontation

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/ 3 Day OSS Mandatory Parent Conf.

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/Recommended Long-term Suspension/ Expulsion

Threat of Physical Harm/IntimidationStudent to Student

Parent Notification/ 1 Day Suspension


Parent Notification/ Hearing Authority/ Recommend Long-term Suspension

Parent Notification/ Recommend Suspension for Remainder of Year

Hazing/ Intimidation Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/ Minimum 5 Day Suspension up to Long-term Suspension/ Mandatory Parent Conf.

Parent/Law Enforcement Notification/ Suspension until Hearing/ Recommend Long-term Suspension

Sexual Harassment Parent Notification/ 3 Day Suspension/ Mandatory Conference Notify Law if Warranted

Parent Notification/ 5 Day OSS/ Possible Long-term Suspension for Remainder of Semester

Notify Law Enforcement/ Refer to Hearing Authority/ Long-term Suspension for Remainder of Year

Indecent Exposure Parent Notification/ 3 Day Suspension/ Mandatory Parent Conf. For Re-entry

Parent Notification and Conf./ Possible Long-term Suspension

Parent Notification/ Law Enforcement/ Long-term Suspension for Remainder of Year

Abusive Language/Gestures

Referral for Counseling/ 3 Day Suspension/ Mandatory Parent conf.

Mandatory Parent Conf./ Notify Law Enforcement/ Possible Long-term Suspension

Parent/Law Notification/ Recommend Long-term Suspension

Athletic/Activity Drug Policy

Parent/Student/Coach2 Week/2 Activities Whichever Greater

Drunkenness/ Possession of Drugs/Alcohol or Like Substances

Parent/Law Notification/ Long-term Suspension Hearing/ 5 Day OSS or until Hearing

Enroll in Drug & Alcohol Counseling/ Long-term Suspension/ Behavior Cont.

Larceny/Burglary Parent/Law Parent/Law Parent/Law

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Criminal Damage to School or Personal Property

Notification/ 3 Day Suspension/ Mandatory Parent Conf. For Re-entry/ Restitution

Notification/ 5 day Suspension/ Mandatory Parent Conf. For Re-entry/ Hearing for Long-term Suspension/ Restitution

Notification/ Long-term Suspension/ Hearing/ Restitution

Forgery Parent Notification/ 1 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Parent Conf. For Re-entry/ 3 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Parent Conf./ Referral to SAT/ 5 Day Suspension

Hearing to Authority to Discuss Long-term Suspension

Misbehavior Principal/Student conf/ Parent Notification/ Parent Conf. If Warranted

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Conf./ 1 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Parent Conf./ Referral to SAT/ 3Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Parent Conf./5 Day Suspension/ Possible Alt. Placement

Truancy Parent Notification and Conf./ 1 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Conf./ Counseling Referral/ SIT Review/ 3 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Conf./ Referral to SRS/ Mandatory SAT/ 5 Day Suspension

Possible Referral to Hearing Authority/ Long-term Suspension

*Tardiness-1st-warning

2nd Tardy (per Semester)/ 30 Minute Detention with teacher

3rd Tardy/ Two 30 minute Detentions with teacher

4th Tardy/ Mandatory Parent Conf./ 1 Day Suspension

5th 2 days ISS and 6th or more tardies-3 days OSS

Tobacco Principal/Student Conf./ Parent Notification

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Conf./1 Day Suspension

Parent Notification/ Mandatory Conf./ 3 Day Suspension


Multiple Violations Refer to pg. 30 in Student Handbook

Use of Electronic Devices (Cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc.)

Device taken to the office. Student may pick up at the end of the day.

Device taken to the office and may be picked up by the parents only.

Device taken to the office and remain in office for four weeks.

*This chart is used only as a guideline. If misconduct is deemed more severe by the administration, steps may be skipped. When a student is placed on In-School Suspension, the student will be required to write the section of the discipline code he/she violated 3 times before working on assignments. The rest of the day will be used to complete assignments that are missed during the day. When a student is on In-School Suspension, the assignments will be counted as a grade. The students will not receive a class participation grade if the teacher uses one as a part of the student’s daily grade. The student may either bring a sack lunch, or eat school lunch. If the student is eating school lunch, the student will sit at a designated place in the lunch room. The student will be escorted to the lunch room by the Principal or lunch duty supervisor, and return to the ISS

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room when the Principal or lunch duty supervisor returns to the High School. The student will be given bathroom breaks at approximately 10:00 a.m., 12 noon, and 2:00 p.m.

If a student is on Out-of-School Suspension, the student can receive (59%) for work missed while not in school. This includes daily assignments, tests, and other work due during the time the student is on Out-of-School Suspension.

Tardies are defined;Excused Tardy-parent contacts school and the reason for the tardy is excusedUnexcused Tardy-no parent contact to the school or reason for the tardy is not excused

If a student receives an unexcused tardy for first hour and is more than thirty minutes late; it counts as one of their unexcused tardy and the student will make up the additional time (beyond thirty minutes) either before or after school.

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DRESS CODE

The appearance of students, relating to dress and grooming, is an important factor for maintaining an effective and desirable atmosphere for learning. Thunder Ridge High School students will be expected to wear clothing and to dress in a manner that reflects pride in one’s self and one’s school. Students are expected to wear clothing and to manage appearance in a manner that does not disrupt the educational setting, interfere with health or safety, or promote vulgarity and obscenity. Student dress will be regulated to the extent that worthwhile values of health, safety, decency, and good taste are emphasized. All students are expected to dress cleanly and neatly at all times. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to maintain a healthy and respectful looking appearance while attending school and school activities. Specific regulations of the dress standards are:

1. Shoes or other appropriate footwear are to be worn at all times.2. Hats, bandannas, headbands, hoods, scarves, stocking caps, or other similar head

coverings should be removed upon entering the building and not placed on until exiting the building after the school day is over.

Exception: Hats may be worn on school sanctioned hat days during homecoming.3. Any attire that glorifies, advertises, promotes, or via innuendo or double meaning gang

membership, death, violence, sex, alcohol, tobacco, and or illegal substances, Satanism, racism, gothic attire, and inappropriate language or ideas are considered inappropriate. (This includes hats, belt buckles, and medallions).

4. All shirts, blouses must have sleeves and be of adequate length to tuck in.5. No tank top styled shirts, sweaters or blouses. Exception: Female attire for Formal and

Semi-Formal dances.6. Spandex or Lycra short/pants must be worn with cover shorts/pants.Exception: Spandex volleyball shorts for practice and games may be worn, but not during regular school hours.7. Pants, jeans, shorts: The safety of students and employees of Thunder Ridge Schools is

of the utmost concern. Recent situations concerning school safety and security concerns demands a change in our dress code in the type and style of pants, jeans, and shorts worn.

The following guidelines designates acceptability:

a. Rear pockets to be no deeper than 7 inches measured from the bottom of the pocket to the top of the pocket.

b. Front pockets to be no deeper than 12 inches measured from the bottom of the pocket to the top of the pocket.

c. Proper waist size.d. Worn at waist.e. Cuff length can touch the floor but cannot be walked on.

*dress code continued……

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The following is not acceptable:

a. Extreme baggy pants, jeans, and shorts.b. Hem of shorts and skirts are to be an acceptable length. No shorter than fingertip

length.c. Clothing accessories such as chains will not be permitted. Billfolds with chains will

not be permitted.d. Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.

Exception: Sunglasses may be sanctioned for fun day activities.e. All jackets/coats must be placed in lockers during school hours. Trench coats should

not be worn in the building at any time. (Administration will make appropriate adjustments if building is not heated properly)

f. Body piercing that is a distraction to the classroom setting is not acceptable. g. Caps, insignia, emblems, shirts, and other items identified and associated with gang

activity will not be allowed.

Dress Code Violation Disciplinary Actions:

1st Offense: Student/Principal Conference, student changes into appropriate attire.

2nd Offense: Mandatory Student/Parent/Principal Conference, student changes into appropriate attire.

3rd Offense: Parental Notification. Student changes into appropriate attire. Student is given one day In-School Suspension.

4th Offense: Mandatory Student/Parent/Principal Conference, student into appropriate attire. Student is give three days In-School Suspension.

5th Offense: Student is given 1-3 days Out-of-School Suspension.

NOTE: The administration has the final authority to determine the appropriateness of a student’s attire. Discipline can range from correcting appropriate dress to suspension from school because of repeated dress code violations.

Public Display of Affection

Students are not to openly display affection to one another in the formal school setting. Close physical contact is not condoned by the school, and if persistent, will result in parental contact and disciplinary action.

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Activities

Students are expected to be courteous, treat others with dignity and respect and follow all codes of conduct during pep rallies and assemblies.

Pep Rallies for the high school will only be held on Friday when there is a home ballgame. Pep Rallies will start at 3:15.

Most athletic and other school organizations are conducted under the rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Therefore, every encouragement is given to participating students to act in accordance with regulations, rules and academic standards outlined by the K.S.H.S.A.A.

School Sponsored Clubs

School sponsored clubs shall be under the direct control of school personnel. Every school-sponsored club shall have a constitution which has been approved by the building principal and filed in the school office. To the extent non-curriculum related school sponsored clubs are allowed to meet in school facilities during non-instructional time, non-school sponsored student clubs may also meet in school facilities.

Non-School Sponsored Student Clubs

Non-school sponsored clubs shall submit a request for use of school facilities to the administrator prior to using the facilities. A faculty member (or other adult approved in advance) shall attend the meetings as a supervisor but shall not participate in the group’s activities.

Solicitations by students of students or school personnel during school hours and on school property shall be done only when they are related to school sponsored activities.

All student sales projects shall require the principal’s prior approval.

See “Fund-Raising,” above.

All classroom parties and other school social events must be approved in advance by the principal.

Unless prior permission is granted, students will not be permitted to leave then return to the building during dances or other similar school functions. A student may not bring a guest not enrolled in the district unless prior permission is given by the principal.

Senior High Eligibility:

The Thunder Ridge High School activities program will be separated into two classifications for determining eligibility. Extra curricular activities will be: football, volleyball, basketball, track, pep club, pep rallies, KAYS, student council, dance team,

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dances (excluding prom/prom activities), homecoming decoration and school play or other activities not directly related to a credit class as determined by the principal.

Co-curricular activities will include the following: band, speech, vocal music, FFA, or other activities directly related to a credit class as determined by the principal.

Lyceums and Kay programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter do not fall under either extra or co-curricular. These programs are intended to be educational and on that basis they will not be subject to the weekly eligibility.

There is an eligibility list turned in each week by the faculty. The list will be turned in on Thursday morning of each week and will be compiled by the office. Any student who receives an F in one or more classes will be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity the following week (Sunday – Saturday). In weeks where there are three days or less the student will be given the short week plus the following week as eligible or ineligible. Student eligibility will start over with each new nine weeks grading period.

EXCEPTION: A student has the opportunity once per semester to stay eligible when having one (1) F during that week. The student must inform the Principal as to when they will use the eligibility option for a week. The student can choose to use the exception at any time during the semester. If the student has more than one (1) F they are disqualified from this exception.

All district and Kansas State High School Activities Association requirements for eligibility must be met before a student will be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities.

K.S.H.S.A.A. Regulations

A student is eligible:

1. If you are a bona fide undergraduate student in good standing.2. If you are not yet 19 years of age.3. If you have not completed eight semesters of high school attendance.4. If you have not yet completed eight semesters of high school attendance competition

nor more than four seasons in one sport. (includes grades 9-12)5. If you are passing in five subjects of unit weight and you must be eligible according

to the USD 110 scholastic eligibility requirements.6. If you passed in five subjects of unit weight your last semester of attendance.7. If you do not engage in outside competition in sports recognized by the KSHSAA

during the season in which you represent your high school in a sport.

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8. If you have passed an adequate physical examination by a physician and have written consent of your parent.

9. If you have met the requirements of the transfer rule. ( In case you are a transfer student)

10. If you are not a member of a high school fraternity.11. If you have not competed under a false name for money or merchandise of intrinsic

value and have observed all other provisions of the amateur rule.12. If your attendance is regular and your conduct and standard of sportsmanship is

satisfactory, and have not been suspended or expelled from any class or from school for any period of time.

High School Dances

All Thunder Ridge High School dances will be limited to Thunder Ridge High School students and their dates in grade 9 or above. The office shall approve dates in advance. Out of school our students may bring guests by placing the guests name on a list in the office prior to the dance. The principal may deny any out of town guest from attending a school sponsored dance. Students may arrive late and may leave early, but a student will not be permitted to leave and re-enter. Drinking at any dance is strictly prohibited. Any student that arrives at a dance visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused admittance and their parents will be called. Dances not followed by a school day may go until midnight.

Meals Policy

For activities where overnight lodging is required for the trip. Meals shall be at the rate of $7.00 per meal. Additional costs shall be the responsibility of the individual student.For the above policy individual organizations may ask the school board for assistance.

Overnight Stay Policy

Motel costs may be paid from activity accounts if one of the following conditions is met:

1. Trips of a distance over 150 miles, depending on the starting time of the event. For the above policy the individual organizations may ask the board for assistance.

All class or organization social events that take place at the school must be school sponsored.

1. School work to be missed will be made-up and turned in prior to the student being absent.

2. Students shall conduct themselves in a courteous manner at all times. You represent yourself, your school, and your state.

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3. Students shall be in their respective rooms by 11:00 p.m.; lights out by 11:30 p.m..4. A sponsor or coach will be present at all times in any motel or hotel room where boys

and girls are present.5. No outside visitors will be allowed in a student’s room unless approved by a coach or

sponsor.6. No dating, or similar social arrangements will be allowed between boys and girls,

either between members of the school groups or with outside persons.7. Students are expected to dress in accordance with the activity or event in which they

are participating and according to the dictates of their coach or sponsor.8. Vandalism, use of intoxicants, tobacco, or other conduct unbecoming a student will

not be tolerated.9. If a student violates these regulations, his parents or guardian will be notified by a

collect telephone call, and he will be sent home immediately by the first available public transportation methods, at parental or guardian expense.

10. It is the responsibility of coaches and students to report any violations to the school principal as soon as possible.

11. Students will be required to utilize school approved transportation to and from school sponsored activities and events unless previous arrangements have been made and approved by the administration.

12. School transportation, buses and cars, will depart at specified times. Any student, or other person, who is late at departure time, will be left behind.

13. Students purposely not attending a school sponsored event for which an entry fee has been paid will reimburse the school for the entry fee.

14. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate occasional fluctuation of these regulations at the discretion of the school principal, district superintendent, or sponsor and the parents of the student involved. At all times students are to follow the directions of the sponsor or coach.

15. The USD 110 Board of Education has adopted the rules of behavior on the New York/Washington D.C. trip and the rules for eligibility will be determined at the end of the first semester.

16. Eligibility for the Jr.-Sr. Prom will be determined at the end of the 1st semester.

Health and Safety

Students should report any injury incurred at school or a school-sponsored activity to the principal or appropriate sponsor. When appropriate, a parent shall be notified of a student injury as soon as possible to determine appropriate action. It the student needs medical attentions and the parents cannot be reached, the principal shall seek emergency medical treatment. See Appendix C for sample student accident form.

If a student has an accident which requires medical treatment, no action shall be taken by an employee except the following:

send for medical help; make the student as comfortable as possible while waiting for competent medical

assistance to arrive; and

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notify the principal.

If an employee present is qualified to administer first aid, aid may be given. Qualified employees, for this purpose, are the school nurse or those employees who have successfully completed an approved Red Cross first aid program.

SAFETY HOTLINE: As of July 1, 1999, a statewide school safety hotline will be staffed by the Kansas Highway Patrol to give students an opportunity to report “impending school violence.”

TOLL-FREE KANSAS SCHOOLSAFETY HOTLINE NUMBER IS 1-800-626-8203

Medications

The supervision of oral and injectable medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the board. School employees may not dispense or administer any medications, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, to students except as outlined in board policy.

In certain explained circumstances when medication is necessary in order that the student remains in school, the school may cooperate with parents in the supervision of medication the student will use; but the medical person authorized to prescribe medication must send a written order to the building administrator who may supervise the administration of the medication or treatment, and the parents must submit a written request to the building administrator requesting the school’s cooperation in such supervision and releasing the school district and personnel from liability.

Student Self-Administration of Medication is allowed when medication is used for the treatment of anaphylactic reactions or asthma which is prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medication or an advanced registered nurse practitioner. The self-administration of medication is allowed for students grades 9-12. To be eligible, a student must meet all requirements as outlined in board policy. Parents shall submit a written statement from the student’s health care provider stating name and purposes of medication, prescribed dosage, conditions of self-administration, additional special circumstances, and length of time for which medication is prescribed.

School personnel shall not be required to be custodians of any medication except as required by a written order of a licensed medical person.

The medication shall be examined by the school employee administering the medication to determine if it appears to be in the original container, to be properly labeled and to be properly authorized by the written order of licensed medical person. Two containers, one for home and one for school should be requested from the pharmacist. Only oral medications should be administered except in emergency situations.

Any changes in type of drugs, dosage and/or time of administration should be

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accompanied by new physician and parent permission signatures and a newly labeled pharmacy container.

The building administrator may choose to discontinue the administration of medication provided he has first notified the parents or medical person in advance of the date of such discontinuance with the reasons therefore.

In the administration of medication, the school employee shall not be deemed to have assumed to himself any other legal responsibility other than acting as a duly authorized employee of the school district.

See Appendix D for a sample medication permission form.

Immunization

All students enrolling in any district school shall provide the building principal with proof of immunization of certain diseases or furnish documents to satisfy statutory requirements. Booster shots required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Environment are also required.

Students who fail to provide the documentation required by law may be excluded from school by the superintendent until statutory requirements are satisfied. Notice of exclusion shall be given to the parents/guardians as prescribed by law. Students who are not immunized against a particular disease(s) may be excluded from school during any outbreak.

Student Illness

If a student is ill the school will call the parent requesting that the student be allowed to go home. If the parent cannot be reached, the student will remain at school until a parent a guardian can be reached.All students up to the age of nine shall submit evidence they have undergone a health assessment prior to entering kindergarten or before enrolling in the district for the first time.

Physicals for Athletics

Students participating in athletics, cheerleading, and dance squad must have a physical on file before participating. No student will be allowed to participate in practice or a game until a signed physical form has been turned into the office.

Any student noted by a physician or the school nurse as having a communicable disease may be required to withdraw from school for the duration of the illness. The student will be readmitted to regular classes upon termination of the illness, as authorized by the student’s physician or as authorized by a health assessment team.

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The board reserves the right to require a written statement from the student’s physician indicating the student is free from all symptoms of the disease.

Severe Weather

Students shall be informed of emergency drill procedures at the beginning of each school year.

When the superintendent believes the safety of students is threatened by severe weather or other circumstances, parents and students shall be notified of school closings or cancellations by announcements made over the following radio/TV station(s):

KQMA (92.5 FM Radio) KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsKOLN/KGIN CH 11 Television NTV Kearney Television Network

*Be sure to check KQMA/92.5 Phillipsburg FM Radio ….they will be the first news station to be contacted if school is closed or starts late.

If an emergency occurs with less than one hour of warning time, the district will keep all students under school jurisdiction and supervision. Staff will remain on duty with the students during the emergency period. Parents may come to school and pick up their children. Students shall be released according to board policy for release of students during the school day.

Fire Drills

Fire drills will be conducted once a month in accordance with Kansas law. The signal for the fire drill will be the fire alarm.

Responsibilities of the students:

1. Calmly, quietly leave the room.2. Stay with your class.3. Follow the directions of the teacher.

Responsibilities of the teacher:

1. Be sure all windows and doors are closed when you leave the room.2. Turn off the lights.3. Your are the last to leave the room.4. Once outside the building check roll to be sure all students are present.5. Take you grade book with you.

The building is vacated according to the following plan:

Room 101,102,104 Front Exit, cross street

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Teachers Lounge Front Exit, cross streetRoom 104 Front Exit, cross streetRoom 105 Outside exit, cross streetRoom 106 Outside exit, south parking lotRoom 107 Outside exit, south parking lotRoom 108 Outside exit, south parking lotRoom 109 Outside exit, south parking lotHome Econ. Exit corridor door to the sidewalk-North103J Exit corridor door to the sidewalk-North104J Exit east corridor door to the sidewalk105J Exit east corridor door to the sidewalkBand room Outside exit to the sidewalkGym Southwest exit to the parking lotVo Ag & Ind. Arts West exit to teachers instructions

Tornado Drills

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted and this or other tornadoes may strike in our vicinity. You must take action to protect yourselves. The signal for a tornado warning will be a series of long blasts on the bull horn over the intercom and through the halls.

The following students and teachers will go to the basement below the gym:

Room 101, 102, 104, exit to west concession doorRoom 105 exit to west concession doorRoom 106 exit to west concession doorRoom 107 enter gym via south gym doorsRoom 109 exit to west concession door

The teacher in room 108 (science room) is to assign a responsible student each hour to be responsible for opening the south gym doors for the students from room 107 and 108.

The following students and teachers will go to the furnace room below the band room in the junior high: Home Ec, 103J, 104J, 105J, Band Room, Ind. Arts, and Vo Ag.

Responsibilities of students:1. Calmly, quietly leave room2. Stay with your class.3. Follow directions of the teacher(s).

Responsibilities of teachers:1. You are the last person to the leave the room.2. Once in the tornado shelter please keep your students quiet.3. Take your grade book with you.An asbestos management plan has been developed for the school district. A copy of the management plan is available from the District Office located in the Grade School (785-

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476-2218).

The district periodically applies pesticides inside buildings. Information regarding the application of pesticides is available from the District Office located in the Grade School (785-476-2218).

General Information

A copy of the school calendar is located in the front of this handbook.

Any student may file a complaint with the principal concerning a school rule or regulation if it applies to the student. The complaint shall be in writing, filed within 20 days following the application of the rule or regulation, and must specify the basis for the complaint. The principal shall investigate the complaint and inform the student of the resolution within 10 days after the complaint is filed.

Student Gifts to Staff Members

The giving of gifts between students and staff members is discouraged. Students shall be allowed to collect money or purchase gifts for faculty members at the principal’s approval.

Student Organization Gifts to the School

Student organizations, with prior approval of the organization sponsor and building principal, may donate a portion of the organization’s funds to the district. These donations shall require prior board approval.

A gift is defined as any donation, present or endowment in the form of cash, merchandise or personal favor.

Any student organization gift to the district shall become district property when accepted by the board.

Student Insurance

The school does carry accident insurance for each student in the school. For more information on the student insurance carried by the school, contact the District Office.

Personal Property

The district is not responsible for students’ personal property and does not provide insurance on students’ personal property. If a student’s personal property is broken, damaged or stolen repair or replacement is the student’s responsibility. Students are encouraged to not bring valuable jewelry to school. Students should not keep cash in their lockers or bags. The administration encourages students to get a lock from the

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office for their locker.

Electronic Devices/Cell Phones/M3 Players/CD Players

Students are prohibited from bringing phones, CD players, MP3 players, headphones, beepers, laser pointers, games, and other items that may be disruptive to the school environment. Violation of this policy will result in:

1st Offense: Device taken to the office. Student may pick up at the end of the day. 2nd Offense: Device taken to the office and may be picked up by the parents only. 3rd Offense: Device taken to the office and remain in office for four weeks.

Posters

Posters, drawings or other materials must be approved by the principal for posting in the school. All unauthorized posting will be removed immediately and become the property of the school.

Awards Program

The school will hold an awards program in the spring of the school year. The program is for 9-12 students and anyone else interested in the program. The awards program is for both academics and athletics. A potluck supper is served and parents from each class are chosen to organize the program. Tickets are sold for the program at the high school office.

Scheduling School Events

Before school events may be scheduled and placed on the calendar, they must be approved by the principal’s office and placed on the weekly bulletin of events. The deadline for having these events to appear on the bulletin is 2:00 p.m. Thursday.

CHURCH NIGHTWednesday night is church night in our communities. As a result, no activities other than Kansas State High School Activities Association events (over which we have no control in scheduling) will be scheduled after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night for the students of U.S.D. 110.

Expectations of USD 110 Staff

Staff members shall maintain professional relationships with students that are conducive to an effective educational environment.

School Telephone Use

District telephones are for school business. Use of phones for personal business should

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Appendix B

CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIP OR OTHER ACTIVITYCONSENT FOR TREATMENT

NOTE: This form must be signed and returned to the school by ____________(date) if the student named below is to participate in the field trip or activity.

I,____________________, the parent and legal guardian of __________________

give my consent for my child to participate in the field trip/other activity described here:

__________________________________________________________________________

on__________________date. I further give my legal consent and authorize any representative

of _________________School to authorize emergency medical treatment, including any

necessary surgery or hospitalization, for my above-named child, for any injury or illness of an

emergency nature he/she incurred while participating in the field trip or other activity noted

above by any physician or dentist licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas

Healing Arts Act, K.S.A. 65-2801, and any hospital.

I agree to pay and assume all responsibility for medical and hospital expenses and any

emergency services incurred on behalf of my child.

I acknowledge and agree that USD 110 is not responsible for any medical, hospital

expenses and/or other charges that are incurred in the medical treatment or hospitalization of my

child. A photocopy of this document shall have the same force and effect as the original. If my

child requires emergency medical treatment, I understand that school personnel will make a

reasonable attempt to contact me to seek my permission to authorize that treatment. To facilitate

contacting me, I agree to continue to provide current work and home phone numbers to the

school.

__________________________________________ _______________________________

1 The law also specifies that a graduate is eligible for admission if he or she has a composite ACT score of not less than 21 points or ranks in the top 1/3 of his or her high school class upon completion of seven or eight semesters of study.

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Parent or Legal Guardian Date

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Appendix CACCIDENT REPORT FORM

A student who has been injured on school property must fill out an accident form as soon as possible following the injury.

School Name ____________________________________________________________

Your Name ______________________________________________________________

Your Home Address ______________________________________________________

Social Security Number ____________________________________________________

Date of Accident __________________________ Time of Accident ________________

In your own words, describe what happened:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What physical problems are you experiencing as a result of this injury:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Did you report this injury to a school employee? ________________________________

If not, explain.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date Reported _______________________ Employee’s Name _____________________

What were you doing at the time of the accident:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Were there any witnesses? _________ If yes, who:_______________________________

Did you go to a hospital or clinic? ____________________________________________

Address of Hospital/Clinic __________________________________________________

Name of treating physician _________________________________________________

Additional Comments:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________ _________________________Signature Date

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Appendix D

PERMISSION FOR MEDICATION

Name of Student ______________________________________________________

School ___________________________________ Grade ______________________

Medication _______________________________ Dosage _____________________

Date Started Medication ________________________________________________

Time of Day Medication is to be given _____________________________________

I hereby give my permission for ___________________________________to take the above medication at school as ordered. I understand that it is my responsibility to furnish this medication. I further understand that any school employee who administers any drug or nonprescription pursuant to parental written request to my student in accordance with written instructions from the physician or dentist shall not be liable for damages as a result of an adverse medication reaction suffered by the student because of administering such medication.

_________________________________________ ________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

_________________________________________ ________________________Signature of Health Care Provider Date

NOTE: The medication is to be brought to school in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy, or physician, stating the name of the medication, the dosage and times to be administered.

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Appendix EPARENT AGREEMENT 2008-2009

GRANTING LIMITED ACCESS

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Information Retrieval Systems at USD 110 Schools. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I also recognize that employees of the school or school system may not be able to restrict access to all controversial materials. I will not hold them responsible for materials my son or daughter acquires as a result of the use of the Internet from school facilities. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my student’s use of information systems is outside the school setting. I hereby give my permission to USD 110 to permit my child to access and use the available information retrieval technologies.

As a parent or guardian of this student, I have read the terms and conditions for USD 110 public schools’ facilities use and Internet access. I understand this free access is designed for educational purposes. However, I also recognize it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold USD 110 public schools responsible for materials acquired or sent via the network.

Parent Signature___________________________________ Date _____________________

RESTRICTING ACCESS

While I do not want my child accessing the Internet, I understand that it is not always possible to prevent unauthorized use. I understand my child will not be given a password to access the Internet and an account will not be established for my child’s use. I also agree not to hold the district responsible for my child’s unauthorized access to internal or external computer networks.

Parent Signature___________________________________ Date _______________________

This form will be retained on file by authorized faculty designee for duration of applicable computer/network/Internet use.

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Appendix F

Please read the following carefully before signing. This is a legally binding document.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS:STUDENT’S AGREEMENT

In order to make sure that all members of the Thunder Ridge School District understand and agree to these rules of conduct, USD 110 requires you as a student to sign the following statement:

I understand and will abide by the district guidelines and conditions for the use of the facilities of Thunder Ridge public schools and access to the Internet. I further understand any violation of the district guidelines is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges will be revoked. School disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action shall/may be taken.

I have received and read a copy of the district guidelines on computer use and the conditions of use for computer networks.

The school may choose one or the other, but be conscious of the fact that ‘shall’ means all students must be disciplined if they violate any of the rules.

Parent Signature _______________________________Date ______________________

Student Signature ______________________________Date ______________________

This form will be retained on file by authorized faculty designee for duration of applicable computer/network/Internet use.

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